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ET02 GWZ

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,845 mi
Last recorded65,845 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 65,845 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2024 59,149 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 59,131 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,526 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 56,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 50,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,631 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 44,540 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,264 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 33,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,016 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 26,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,422 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,960 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 19,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 8,830 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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ET02 GWZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET02 GWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET02 GWZ registered?

ET02 GWZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is ET02 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 GWZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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